On 29 September 2015, representatives from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), Raja Muhamad Fariz bin Raja Eyuddin; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Prof. Dr Othman bin Che Puan and Mr. Zulkifli bin Othman; together with representative from Universiti Malaya (UM), Mr. Mahadi bin Sibon; who were attending A2 International Education Fairs in Astana, made a courtesy call on H.E. Dato’ Hidayat Abdul Hamid.
In general, about 11 higher education institutions from Malaysia participated in the event which aimed to promote Malaysia as popular study destination for international students interested in education abroad.